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The ClaraJane Smolder

Posted on 2019/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 30th 2019   Woe unto ye who dare gaze upon it! 2019-12-30 The ClaraJane Smolder [0:31]:  .   ♣

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Christmas Night with Boharts 2019

Posted on 2019/12/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 26th 201 2019-12-25 It’s A Bohart Christmas [1:30]: 🎄🎄🎄

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HEJAM Christmas Eve 2019

Posted on 2019/12/24 by circuskitchen

KTuesday, December 24th 2019 – Hull MA 2019-12-24 HEJAM Christmas Eve @Hull [0:56]: Thanks Heather and Joe! 🎄

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At Rise: Patient, Hungry Boy

Posted on 2019/12/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 21st 2019 At Rise: The Oberhausers are out to a fancy restaurant with cousins and Pops. The orders are in and no food has yet hit the table. Daddy: [nibbling the tiny garnish off the bamboo skewer from … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019

Posted on 2019/12/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 16th 2019   2019-12-14 Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019 [1:28]:  https://youtu.be/SuPw1qgdgf8   Thanks Aunt Elizabeth for giving our family this absolutely wonderful tradition for gathering together! ♥

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Mary’s 5th Birthday Party

Posted on 2019/12/07 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 7th 2019 2019-12-07 Mary’s 5th Birthday Party [3:13]: https://youtu.be/wxglcJj5tT4 https://youtu.be/wxglcJj5tT4 My current fave shot of my sister, in her glory. Painting by Baba ❤️ I even got this rad thank you note a few days later! 👧🎂🎈

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OBERHAUSER STORYTIME with Grandpa Paul 2019

Posted on 2019/11/28 by circuskitchen

November 29th 2019   Lordy the man can talk.  Does he have some good stories though! So go on; empty your bladder, grab a snack and get comfy ‘cuz this is gonna take a while.       *    … Continue reading →

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It’s Open Honey, Go Ahead

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   When the children hop off the yellow school bus this afternoon, us moms are still mid-chat.  Rain is pouring down, so ClaraJane starts trying to physically pry me from the conversation.  And because I have … Continue reading →

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Daddy & CJ: While I Was Away

Posted on 2019/11/12 by circuskitchen

November 11th 2019   Oh my.   These two. I knew that left to her own devices, ClaraJane would know exactly how to operate her dad by herself while Gavin and I were away.  The results do not disappoint. First up, … Continue reading →

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Packages for the Homeless: “Got Empathy?”

Posted on 2019/11/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 12th 2019   Traveling through Harvard Square today, I stop by the homeless guy with all the clever signs outside the Coop.  Today’s reads:  “GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DAY.” Then I cross the street to give a package … Continue reading →

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